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Henley Climbs Leaderboard in Round Two

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 12:27am

Stratford graduate Russell Henley carded a two-under 69 Friday in the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Tournament at Congressional in Bethesda, Maryland.

SLIDESHOW: U.S. Open Golf Tournament

The Georgia grad is tied for 15th at even par through two rounds, following Thursday's two over 73.

Henley got off to a rought start, with a bogey on the 5th hole but biridied the Par 3 7th hole, the Par 5 9th, and the Par 4 11th. He followed up a bogey on the Par 4 15th, with a birdie on the Par 5 16th. After hitting his approach into the sand on No. 18, he hit his third shot close enough for a tap-in par.

The second round surge ensures that Henley will make the cut for the second time in as many major tournament appearances.

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Macon Group to Reach Young People with Clean Up Effort

Submitted by Leah Johnson, 13WMAZ Anchor
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 11:52pm

Donna Cason is a longtime resident of the Village Green community. She says she's seen the area go from bad to worse.

"I'd like to see people come together and try to make it a better neighborhood and make it where kids can play around here and not worry about if they're going to get run over or shot," said Cason.

She says she's concerned every time her grand children come over to play. Her daughter Stephanie Newberry shares that same feeling.

"Everytime we come here to visit, I worry for them all the time. This is not a good neighborhood. From what I know of it, I don't think it's safe," said Newberry.

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Are you registered to vote?

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 7:00pm

Monday, June 20 is the deadline to register to vote in Bibb County elections.

Call the Board of Elections at 478-749-6400 for more information.

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Police Say Suspect Carried Meth Lab in Backpack

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 6:59pm

Correction: This story originally named a person who was not charged by police. Macon police spokeswoman Jami Gaudet says that's because David Neel Doles gave police a false name, which was that of a family member.

 

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Field Set for Macon House, Senate Races

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 6:42pm

The fields are now set for two races for the General Assembly on the July 19 ballot.

Qualifying ended today in the state Senate District 26 race and for House District 139.

David Lucas is leaving the House seat to run Robert Brown's old Senate seat. Lucas is a Democrat.

Also running are Republican Bobby Gale of Irwinton, a minister, and Macon City Council President Miriam Paris, also a Democrat.

There's no primary and all three Senate candidates will run in a single field.

The race should be decided next month, unless there's a runoff.

The district covers Twiggs County and parts of Bibb, Houston and Wilkinson counties.

Also, two candidates are running in House District 139.

They are James Beverly, an eye doctor and business owner, and Anissa Jones, a chiropractor and professor of biology.
That race should also be decided next month.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Submitted by Bernard O'Donnell
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 6:07pm

Bibb, Houston and Twiggs counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 6:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service says Doppler radar showed a storm capable of producing quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds near Centerville.

A severe-thunderstorm warning means that people should monitor weather conditions and be ready to take cover.

Check back with 13WMAZ.com for updates on tonight's weather.

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Dad-isms: What Did Your Dad Always Say?

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Friday, June 17th, 2011, 3:43pm

With Father's Day coming up Sunday, June 19, we want you to think back to your childhood. Think of all the things your father ever said to you.

What was one thing that your dad always seemed to say? 

 

 

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